The answer to Wordle #80 was

SHRUB

SHRUB: A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #80 scores 41/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 7, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 7, 2021 (puzzle #80) was SHRUB.
What does SHRUB mean?
SHRUB: A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.
Why was Wordle #80 tricky?
SHRUB is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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